everything i read in march + april ☔️ spoiler-free reading wrap up
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
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hello ! this is my reading wrap up for both march & april (but really just april). to say it has been tough out here... would be an understatement. but i still managed to get through 12 books! here is everything you need to know about them :)
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⏰ t i m e s t a m p s
introooooduction: 0:00
care/of partnership: 1:20
twisted lies: 2:57
beautiful disaster: 5:23
she gets the girl: 7:36
five survive: 9:45
powerless: 11:05
notes on an execution: 13:00
someone who will love you in all your damaged glory: 14:07
the spear cuts through water: 15:32
stay true: 20:48
just for the summer: 22:55
the family upstairs: 26:29
going clear: 28:30
👒 f a q
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Omg only 4 days since your last video and we’re getting another?? I’m in heaven. I desperately needed this today! I hope you’re doing ok and that you’re currently literate and reading something that sparks joy for you 💚
The range lexi's reading wrap ups have never failed to entertain me
Never. I love it.
I like that you're steadily collecting photos of unhinged male love interests on the wall behind you like pokemon cards
i still need to put up alex from twisted love to complete my set so far
UNCLE JACK IS HERE TO STAY FOREVER ✨💅🏼🫂😭
lmao it's uncle jake not uncle jack
@@emily_kim babes whatever what difference does it makes🤡🤣
I appreciate that you open every video with "hope you're taking care of yourself". It's very kind
The Cole Sprouse pic in the back from the Beautiful Disaster video is *chef's kiss* so good.
I just need you to know that you talk the perfect speed for my ADHD brain and it's ruined every other youtuber for me 😭 thank you for your service
an honor and a privilege truly
THIS. I agree so much ❤
@@newlynova honestly, even my dyslexic boyfriend who has no interest in books or people talking about them will put his phone down and just sit and listen and laugh when I play these videos
I dunno if you’re straight or not but I appreciate how you review gay books the same as you do straight books. I came out during the mid 00s and the idea that a potentially straight woman could read a book about lesbians and not as some weird dare or like with gross fascination just brings me joy. Thanks bronado! 🤜🤛
Hey! I know you didn't ask but it's me, I'm the straight girlie who will happily enjoy anything sapphic! I was the token straight girl in a group of LGBTQ+ people in high school and still listen to a lot of wlw music and whilst I haven't read that much recently (4 books last year and on my 3rd so far this year 😅) I would fully enjoy a gay romance. I sound like I'm trying to tout my allyship, I'm really not, just want to affirm to you that we exist ❤
“the arctic tundra that is my heart” FELT 😭
you always have phrases that describe me in vibes
I audibly said “YIPEE” when this upload came into my notifications. Thank you Lexi for the serotonin!
Yes studying for APs is hell
I need some happiness
@@Pleiades21 seriously. I’m currently going through it with final essay planning. Absolutely desd
instead of just hating/eye-rolling on books that are so ridiculous and objectively stupid, i’ve started reading them with the mindset of ‘this is the kind of godsend material
lexi would be pulling so many quips and commentaries out of in her video summaries’ and suddenly my reading experience becomes exponentially more bearable and entertaining.
the book i recently read where i implemented this was “stay with me” by nicole fiorina, which i picked up from booktok thinking it was gonna be wholesome. from the premise i knew it was kinda outlandish but still i took my chances - like c’mon it’s essence was abt an emotionally void girl learning to form genuine human connection, or so i thought… the more i delved into the book (and the rest of the trilogy), i realised there is only sm disbelief one could suspend. the plot progressively became SO unserious. while i could’ve simply been petulant by how far off my reading expectations were met, i shifted to my lexi-inspired mindset and so i was able to maintain being a hater but this time the joke’s not on me bc i enjoyed myself in finding entertainment amongst the absurdity of it all (that being said, the book also got pretty problematic - it’s one of those books that kinda takes itself seriously, making it all the more icky tbh but ig this further provides the grounds for important discussions/addressals too lol). personally, i’ve only read the first book but after skimming the second and third, it’s safe to say the plot got even more unhinged.
i’m sure there are tons of book recs for videos you already receive but if i could offer an extra option, it would be this.
regardless, lexi your book summaries are all bangers (whether these wrap-up kinds or the movie length kinds lol). every time you open/close your videos wishing us to take care of ourselves, i genuinely feel appreciated. so in the same vein, i (as am sure the rest of the newlynova community) send lots of love your way, wishing the best for your mental health and wellbeing during this treacherous time 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
this is the way. sometimes people are like "why do you read things you hate" this is why. it is fun to roll with the punches and enjoy the process of reading things that are awful and very silly hahaha. 🫶 much love bestie
you’re feeding the masses man ✊😌, literally (i watch you when i eat my ramen)
spiritual equivalent of the intended wine pairing for my content
Lexi's genre jumping has started giving me whiplash
the welcome to nightvale reference whipped me back into memories i didn’t know existed
“I don’t want to talk you out of enjoying something that makes you happy.” Love your critiques.
My new favorite hobby is playing Animal Crossing New Horizons while listening to your videos like genuinely nothing compares to this
Your comment about a weaker author spinning the book onto a series is so relevant! Sometimes, the impact is SO much bigger when it's boiled down into one book, that as you said "feels substantial". Such a great point!
I'm so happy to see more people reading The Spear Cuts Through Water! It was so overlooked when it came out- it definitely should have been nominated for the Hugos last year. His first novel, The Vanished Birds, is equally as unique in its storytelling but is sci-fi instead of fantasy.
this is for surreee on my list!!! just so talented
A twisted lies video yesssss definitelyyy
Also, kind of really wanted to hear your opinion and thoughts on Nov 9 so it'd be great if you could do a video about it!
WE WILL SEE
THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER!! ugh one of my favorite books. i feel like i would struggle to describe it the way you did, do you script your videos pretty tightly? you are so articulate my dude
also “but simon said no” i’m dead you’re hilarious
i script almost everything i do :) don't tell anyone lol (i like having my thoughts together so i don't ramble on forever)
So sorry you’ve had it rough lately. I was so excited to see you had posted, it made my day! I look forward to your videos more than any other channel! Thank you for posting when it wasn’t easy, and keep taking care of yourself ❤
Everytime Lexi does a wrap up i have the same thought pattern of "Lexi LOVES doing mental gymnastics" and I love and respect that fact about you Lex. ❤ also, really appreciate the little life updates you drop in your videos, its always pleasant to know that you're doing well, i will keep an eye out for your background change through the next videos you drop and good luck!!!❤
WHEN LEXI POSTS🎉
I swear I need a video on just your sweatshirts one day. I'm always trying to find them online, they all look so comfy but stylish
PLEASE MAKE A RECAP OF THE REST OF THE TWISTED SERIES, omg i just finished watching your last video and I NEED MORE i love your humor so much
Lexi’s description of Christian Harper is spot on LMFAO
i just finished the Caraval series and i feel like you could do a whole unpacking video on that series, it was so bad 😭😭😭
girl when you were talking about powerless and the twist i read it like a month ago and i had to go and read a summary to remember what even happened. summarizes how i feel about that cough mediocre cough book
The twist also seemed pretty obvious to me? The writing was so heavy-handed that I would have been more shocked if what was revealed hadn't happened.
catching up on your last 3 vids as i unpack from finals and moving out of college is an excellent experience 10/10 would recommend
your self-awareness to name your emotional disregulation and share the seasons, even when you're not feeling 100%, with us is really refreshing. I'm sorry you've been going through a hard time and hope things continue to look up. I followed you on tiktok and found your UA-cam when I deleted the app and your longer videos are just as wonderful as the short snippets! your videos make grading my student's work fly by, thanks for sharing with us!
Best UA-camr in my opinion 🔛🔝
Thank you for being so transparent about your mental health I just got back into reading again last December and after this month of also being in the trenches and not picking up a book all of April your last vid made me feel brave enough to just finish the two hundred pages i had left in my last read and I already feel those cogs slowing turning again❤ It always helps more then you can know to see others going through it too and that the book will not judge you lol
PROUD OF YOU !! we stay fighting hahaha
This video could not come a better time. I’ve been putting your videos on in the background while I crunch on a project and I had just run out of videos last night
That is literally what I do. Her voice just does something to my brain
@@Brownie928 tbh? No other booktubers talk fast enough. She speaks at like the perfect speed for my adhd brain to not have to go ‘ughhhHhHh catch UP’
Wow I’m almost embarrassed to admit this but I connected on a spiritual level to your mental state in the last video and when I saw your care of sponsorship I IMMEDIATELY signed up like I’ve never in my LIFE signed up for a booktube sponsorship until this moment right now but I’m actually feeling hopeful so like thanks Lexi love your videos btw I’ve seen literally all of them
OUT STALK THE STALKER. Your reviews of Ana Huang’s books are the BEST
lexi your vibes are so immaculate all the time i always leave your videos just wanting to be friends bc i have genuinely never in my life seen another book creator so similar to myself and i love it
Sapphic book on a well-rounded list?? A list that isn’t all romance?? Thank you!!! Found my new fav UA-camr ❤ (also your hair is beautiful)
I'm literally reading "someone who will love you in all your damaged glory" right now,, that's been on my tbr for like,,, a year, so I just love that I finally got to it and then find out you read it recently too!! How fun lolll I am definitely enjoying it so far
i needed this! lots of love!
I get so happy when these get posted 🎉
i love how you can see travis's pic in the backround :)
So excited to see the crazy range of your reading😂🎉🎉❤
yess another monthly wrapup!
I love how you posted right before my lunch break! Thank you VAV
i loved the spear cuts through water aswell!! soooo underrated
so excited to watch this video and i hope you’re feeling okay 💜
I just want to say I genuinely you're okay. It's good seeing you posting.
you probably won't see this, but mental health is such a beast and it's such an enormous accomplishment that you're just here! Be proud of the small things
Loved the honest intro, thank you ❤️🩹
Back at it again with the serotonin!! What an icon.
i hope everything gets better for you lexi 💞 you are my fav!!!
I just realized this morning that I had finished all videos in your YT lineup and felt sad and now I’m CURED
Oh my gosh I was so happy to see this, I was just gonna rewatch a bunch of old ones xD
JUST WHAT I NEEDED
WADDUP LEXI hope you’re doing better!!! ❤
your videos are delightful and always brighten my day. I hope you start to feel better 🩷
I'm glad you like The Spear Cuts Through Water! It has been on my mind ever since I read it.
Love you Lexi hope you feel better soon
Hope you’ve had a better may ❤️
Good luck on your move!!
Congrats on moving out! GL on getting 5% more settled :)
SO happy to see another upload 🩷🩷 i love seeing these wrap ups so I can add more books to my tbr that I never look at
I have not read a book for fun in so long but I now have a very exciting TBR list after finding your channel!
Watching this with my TBR open in another tab bc I’m always adding things to it after your videos 😭
I've been packing and moving and I'm so happy to watch this while doing so. Lexi definitely inspired me to start reading again
Ugh yes I read Notes On An Execution like a year or so ago and it was incredible
I have loved all your recommendations, love the content, and the lack of spoilers! 🤓❣
These videos are helping me crawl out of my reading slump. Excited to add some of these to my too long tbr!
your videos give me a dopamine boost i love it! you’re honestly so cool
just rewatched the other wrap ups and somehow forgot it was the first and a new one dropped with perfect timing 🥳
oh it's so exciting to hear you talk about the spear cuts through water !! i read it last year, and it was hauntingly beautiful. i couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks
Currently in a reading slump so I’m just going to enjoy you reading :)
I'd love to see your recap of Twisted Lies like you did for Twisted Love.
these videos are the best! we’re always here no matter what, take care of yourself 🫶
Lexi I hope you feel better soon!! I feel for you and I am so happy to be seeing your videos pop up on my feed again ❤❤❤
I save most of ur recs on storygraph for when the end of my tbr pile starts catching up :p
Your quickly becoming my favorite booktuber and the randomness of ur tbr is soooo relatable. I hope that whatever is troubling you is resolved and you can have peace ♥️
no because why was i also physically shook at the part of your world connection to just for the summer
I’m midway through Stay True so it’s so good to hear your overall thoughts ☺️
I hope you’re doing okay!❤️you got this and I hope you feel better soon!🌻🌈✨
Love watching your reviews, the variety of genres means I always end up adding a new book to my enormous tbr :D
I get so excited to see your videos! I added many of your five-star books to my to-read list as well :D
LEXI! I love you. Take care of youself. Thank you for all of your serviceeeeee
these videos are my life
Idk how you do it, but you make everything sound so good! Now I have to put pretty much all of these on my tbr 😅
you r one of my favorite people - I love your personality so I'm sorry you have been struggling a bit
I have never read a book for fun in my life but will absolutely watch all of your videos prentending like i do
Thank you for another finals season drop!!! Keeping me sane
I’m going through a really big period of change in my life right now and your videos are always such a comfort! Wherever I am it’s always so easy to relax and watch these and it always inspires me to pick up another book on my tbr :)
Thank you for this video, and for being frank about your current struggles. While I don’t love that you’re going through it, I do so appreciate you sharing. Hang in there and keep doing what you can manage!
i think you are like my book jesus for romance books picks because every romance that you like i absolutely adore it thank you so much
Just finished up Notes on an Execution and it was great, very poignant in terms of navigating womanhood and it was interesting how Ansel’s POV toward the end just became more unhinged the angrier he got. Congrats on moving!! Good luck! Thanks for the rec
Had this video on in the background while I folded my laundry because listening to you talk is enough to keep my brain entertained without getting the urge to pick my phone up every five minutes
as always it was super fun to just listen to you thanks so much for doing what you do
so happy for the video! I have been going through and listening to all of them again while I do stuff. And sharing you with my partner who now is also a hooked fan
Just a note to share that your videos make me so happy! You are important, and I hope you feel better.
Thank you for the reminder to take care of yourself. It’s nice to hear it every now and then because I, don’t want to speak for others, but I feel like it’s something we don’t hear enough. Hope things look up for you soon! :)
Congrats on your new place! 🥳
You are my favorite UA-camr, I genuinely watch through all of your sponsored section.
in the 8 days after i finished watching your video i ended up reading the entirety of just for the summer and when i tell you i GASPED when i realized what emma’s connection was to the characters to the rest of the series
I'm a big fan! I'm adding Stay True, The Spear Cuts Through Water and Just for the Summer to my TBR. Thanks again for the reviews! I'm glad you pulled through your rough month!